How to Give Business to a Competitor in One Easy Move
Here’s a story that you should listen to!
A managing director that I know had recently been to visit a customer. The managing director was making an important presentation and hoping to win a new contract, and traveled to the customer by train.
On the way back, the sales manager asked the managing director how he thought the meeting had gone. The MD refused to say anything until they were back in the office.
He had a good reason for his silence
He had recently been on a plane to travel to another sales meeting. His competitors were on the same plane. They had used the flight to discuss how they were going to handle their negotiations. The managing director heard every word.
He used his knowledge to create a pitch which made sure he came over better than the competition. He won the business.
Careless talk costs contracts
I have been waiting in the same reception area and stayed at the same hotels as competitors. I’m always VERY careful about where I talk!
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